Your Guide to SMART Products. Bringing full productivity to your organization

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1 Your Guide to SMART Products Bringing full productivity to your organization

2 The future belongs to those businesses that have quick access to information and simple yet powerful ways to work together. SMART can help you realize that vision. Since 1990, SMART Technologies Inc. has specialized in collaboration solutions for business, education and government. After pioneering the world s first interactive whiteboard in 1991, SMART has continued to deliver industry-leading products that help groups meet, train and present more effectively. Believing that people, process and technology need to converge, SMART has collaborated with top research universities around the world and such businesses as Intel, Ford, Texas Instruments and Boeing to investigate better ways to integrate people and ideas. It also sponsors EffectiveMeetings.com TM, an online resource center that helps people make the most of their meetings and presentations. Read on to discover how powerful communication can improve productivity across your organization.

3 Contents Solve the Hidden Productivity Problem...3 Meetings That Work...5 Presentations That Persuade...7 Training That Performs...9 Products...11 SMART Board TM Interactive Whiteboard...12 Rear Projection SMART Board 2000i Interactive Whiteboard...13 Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i Interactive Whiteboard...14 In-Wall Rear Projection SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard...15 SMART Board for Flat-Panel Displays Interactive Whiteboard...16 Sympodium TM ID250 Interactive Pen Display...17 Sympodium MP250 Interactive Lectern...18 Sympodium L250 Interactive Lectern...19 Bridgit TM Conferencing Software...20 Buying SMART...21

4 More productivity without working more hours

5 Solve the Hidden Productivity Problem SMART Products Provide group access to digital information Leverage your existing infrastructure Keep people productive Time is your most precious resource you can t buy a 25-hour day Your organization has invested in infrastructure to improve productivity and stay competitive. You have computers, network connections and software suites at every workstation. With these tools, people can accomplish more, in less time, than they could in the past. But how much time do people actually spend at their desks? The average professional spends approximately 47 hours a month working in groups. Forty hours are spent in meetings and presentations. * Another seven hours are spent in training, whether formal or informal. That s almost six days every month that the tools you ve invested in are inaccessible to your staff. If your information systems were down for six days every month, what would you do? SMART products help your staff stay productive wherever they re working. They provide group access to networks, files and websites. They leverage your existing infrastructure to give you powerful ways to share information when you re training, presenting and collaborating, whether you re meeting in-house or conferencing across continents. With SMART products, you can put those six days back to work.... time is the scarcest resource in any company after all, no amount of money can buy a 25-hour day. Michael C. Mankins, Stop Wasting Valuable Time, Harvard Business Review, September 2004 Average Time without Productivity Tools Training Meetings and presentations 7 hours 40 hours Total every month 47 hours (6 days) * We ve Got to Start Meeting Like This! by Roger K. Mosvick and Robert B. Nelson. U.S. Department of Labor ( 3

6 More done in less time that s what working meetings are all about

7 Meetings That Work Working Meetings Result in faster task completion Increase consensus over decisions made Reduce costs Collaboration means not just discussing but doing, not just meeting but working Meetings are essential to the business of business. Specialized skills need to be shared. Cross-functional teams need to communicate. Decisions need to be reached. Yet studies have shown that about 50 percent of meeting time is wasted. * Simply put, meetings lack focus and direction. People digress, debate and disagree, with nothing getting resolved. Three Rules to Rule Your Meetings 1. Everything paper does, computers do better. 2. Showing is better than telling. 3. Don t just talk about it. Do it now. Whether you re meeting to update, brainstorm or strategize, a structured agenda and clear focus will improve productivity. But the real key is the shift from discussion to action. In a traditional meeting, you talk about what to do. In a collaborative meeting, you actually do it. Good collaboration requires access to the latest information, tools that let you work with that information together, in person and over distances, and quick ways to save what you re doing, so you can move on. With SMART products, you can access computer information and work with it in various ways. You can analyze a project draft and mark up the design as a group. You can review a budget, write over it and enter your notes directly into the Excel spreadsheet as text. You can record decisions digitally, so everyone stays on the same page. By sharing these files in real time with people miles away, you can reduce travel and courier costs. Most importantly, you get results immediately instead of waiting for deliveries. The bottom line is that you get more done in less time, and that s what a meeting should really be about. * We ve Got to Start Meeting Like This! by Roger K. Mosvick and Robert B. Nelson. The evolution of a plan can take place right there, when normally it would take three meetings. Helma Gansen, President Gansen Lindsay Design Consultants Inc. 5

8 More impact great presentations get great results

9 Presentations That Persuade Persuasive Presentations Obtain buy-in Win bids Impress clients In the end, you want a presentation to result in a favorable decision Whether you re introducing a new product or pitching a concept, you re delivering information for a purpose. Yet reviewing facts and preparing slides are a mere fraction of a solid presentation. In fact, what you say accounts for only seven percent of its impact. Fifty-five percent is how you come across personally, and 38 percent is how you deliver your information. * SMART products help you cover this 93 percent. The Presentation Continuum Now your audience is paying attention. When you ask questions and record your listeners feedback, you gauge their agreement and involve them in your ideas. Incorporating your audience s opinions will make your concepts more memorable and your proposal more persuasive. At the end of the day, your success won t be measured by the number of slides you prepared but by the number of clients you gain, the bids you win and the buy-in you obtain. Using the interactive whiteboard to present projects to clients really improves our ability to sell our ideas. Jesper Carlsöö, Business Manager Gazoline Advertising Telling will inform Showing will engage Involving will persuade With an interactive whiteboard or pen display, you convey confidence and professionalism. Instead of clicking through slides routinely, you write over top of your slides as you go. Instead of passively repeating your prepared material, you highlight particular areas to provide focus and prioritize concepts. * Tom Mucciolo, The Mechanics of Presenting, EffectiveMeetings.com. 7

10 More attention, more retention it really puts training to work

11 Training That Performs High-Performance Training Increases retention Covers more material in less time Translates theory into practice How do you get high ROI from training? Make every hour count. The most recent U.S. labor statistics state that the average 50-person company spends US$32,350 on training every six months.* Whether your organization spends more or less than that number, you want a significant return from your training investment. Each hour should be productive and help improve performance in the future. To make the most of every hour, trainers need efficient ways to deliver and save material during sessions, and they need options for real-time delivery over distance. With SMART products, trainers can access all the information they need from one place, so they don t have to run between a computer and flip chart. They can use digital ink to highlight key information and reinforce concepts. The effect on learners is dramatic. SMART products help focus attention, clarify concepts and save time. Dynamic, colorful material engages visual learners, and hands-on interaction increases interest and retention. The products are so easy to use that trainers can invite learners to try tasks themselves at the front of the room. With SMART products, trainers can maximize the effectiveness of their sessions and share material in real time with those who can t attend in person. All information can be delivered to learners after the session as a.pdf file, digital video or Web page. This flexible information sharing helps translate theory into practice. People have complete, accurate material, so they can review what they ve learned and apply it themselves when they get back to work. Helping Theory Become Practice Clear, memorable visuals Learner involvement A medium that supports your message Comprehensive follow-up * Wage and salary costs for formal and informal training, U.S. Department of Labor, 1995 ( I know training with the interactive whiteboard has been effective when students recall what they saw 45 slides ago. No slide projector can do that. Tom Burlingame, Services Training Development Group General Motors 9

12 SMART products help you work the way you always have only better. Simply choose the product that suits your working environment and budget.

13 Products Interactive whiteboards and interactive pen displays Interactive whiteboards and interactive pen displays share the same functionality. Simply choose the product that best suits your presentation style and room requirements. SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards With both products, you just walk up and touch the screen. You can control your computer as you would with a mouse, write in digital ink over any file or website, and save your notes and images. You don t have to remember complex commands or launch toolbars. Award-winning SMART Board software is the power behind both products, giving you all the tools you need for effective collaboration, including the following: Convert handwriting to text Save images, screen captures and notes into a single, presentation-ready file Save notes and images directly into many software applications Write over digital video and save your notes Sympodium Interactive Pen Displays notes as.pdf or image files Brainstorm with unlimited whiteboard space in Notebook TM software Bridgit conferencing software Share information over distance with one of the most intuitive, affordable conferencing products on the market. Bridgit software simplifies conferencing to give you exactly what you need, without extra costs or complications. Use it at your desktop or with SMART s interactive whiteboards and interactive pen displays. Bridgit Conferencing Software 11

14 SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Versatile and highly affordable The SMART Board interactive whiteboard fits easily into any group space. You use any digital projector to display your computer desktop on the surface. It s an affordable way to start training, collaborating and conferencing more effectively. Key Features Intuitive Use Touch-sensitive surface makes your finger the mouse and gives you precise touch control SMART Pen Tray lets you write and erase instantly, without having to press buttons or use special pens Flexible Integration Wall-mount bracket secures your interactive whiteboard to the wall Floor stand (optional) adds mobility OptiPro TM surface (no-cost option) reduces glare from high-lumen projectors How affordable is a SMART Board interactive whiteboard? 1 coffee x 4 people x 3 daily meetings x 1 year costs more than one SMART Board interactive whiteboard You ll need a computer and projector Flexible integration Touch-sensitive surface Intuitive operation Award-Winning Software SMART Board software enables you to write over applications, websites and videos, and save notes in various formats (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD formats,.pdf documents and more). Free upgrades ensure you stay up to date. Models Active screen area For groups of " (182.9 cm) 2 to 30 people " (152.4 cm) 2 to 15 people " (119.4 cm) 2 to 6 people 12

15 Rear Projection SMART Board 2000i Interactive Whiteboard Adaptable by design The 2000i gives you the benefits of rear projection in a mobile, height-adjustable system. Its flexibility makes it ideal for training and collaborating when you need to accommodate different people and uses. Key Features Intuitive Use Touch system makes your finger the mouse and gives you precise touch control SMART Pen Tray lets you write and erase instantly, without having to press buttons or use special pens One-button start-up turns the projector on from the control panel Shadow-free display features a built-in projector behind the screen Award-Winning Software SMART Board software enables you to write over applications, websites and videos, and save notes in various formats (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD formats,.pdf documents and more). Free upgrades ensure you stay up to date. You ll need a computer All-in-One System SVGA (800 x 600) projector comes installed (optional XGA [1024 x 768] projector also available) Audio system includes stereo-amplified speakers and one volume control for all sources Laptop or videoconferencing shelf attaches to either side of cabinet Wireless keyboard includes a built-in trackball Adjustable screen height Laptop support (optional) includes cables and allows you to switch sources from the control panel Built-in projector Simple start-up Flexible Integration Height-adjustment handle adjusts screen height between For groups of 2 to 25 people Touch system Intuitive operation 69" (175.3 cm) and 83" (210.8 cm) Mobile cabinet moves easily on locking casters and fits through standard doorways Dimensions Active screen area Height 66" (167.6 cm) diagonal range from 69" (175.3 cm) to 83" (210.8 cm) Room-control module (optional) integrates the 2000i with your room-control system Size 66 7/16" W x 29 1/8" D (168.8 cm x 74 cm), 35 1/2" D (90.2 cm) with tip feet retracted 13

16 Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i Interactive Whiteboard Streamlined sophistication The 3000i combines a high-quality image with an all-in-one system. The stunning visuals, professional appearance and equipment space make the 3000i ideal for presenting and videoconferencing. Key Features The Rear Projection SMART Board 4000i interactive whiteboard is also available, featuring an SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) projector with 2,500 lumens and 7,000-hour lamp High image quality Laptop support Built-in projector Simple start-up Touch system Intuitive operation Intuitive Use Touch system makes your finger the mouse and gives you precise touch control SMART Pen Tray lets you write and erase instantly, without having to press buttons or use special pens One-button start-up turns the projector on from the control panel Shadow-free display features a built-in projector behind the screen All-in-One System XGA (1024 x 768) projector has 2,500 lumens Audio system includes stereo-amplified speakers and one volume control for all sources Laptop or videoconferencing shelf attaches to either side of cabinet Wireless keyboard includes built-in trackball Laptop support includes cables and allows you to switch sources from the control panel Flexible Integration Tapered, mobile cabinet moves easily on locking casters, and fits through standard doorways and into corners Standard 19" (48 cm) rack mount secures equipment inside the cabinet Connection panel attaches second projector, external audio, network and printer Room-control module (optional) integrates the 3000i with your room-control system Award-Winning Software SMART Board software enables you to write over applications, websites and videos, and save notes in various formats (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD formats,.pdf documents and more). Free upgrades ensure you stay up to date. Dimensions Active screen area Size You ll need a computer For groups of 2 to 25 people 66" diagonal (167.6 cm) 57 3/8" W x 79" H x 29 1/4" D (145.8 cm x cm x 74 cm)

17 In-Wall Rear Projection SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Elegant integration Designed for your new boardrooms, the In-Wall Rear Projection SMART Board interactive whiteboard builds into the wall. It gives you powerful functionality in a sleek, professional design that makes the most of the space in your room. Available with or without a projector-and-mirror system. Key Features Intuitive Use Touch system makes your finger the mouse and gives you precise touch control SMART Pen Tray lets you write and erase instantly, without having to press buttons or use special pens Shadow-free display features a projector behind the screen All-in-One System XGA (1024 x 768) projector with 2,500 lumens (2860 and 2960 models only) Wireless keyboard includes built-in trackball You ll need a computer, a weightbearing wall and at least 30" (76.2 cm) space behind the wall for the projector-and-mirror system Efficient Integration Space-saving mirror stand is less than 30" (76.2 cm) deep (2860 and 2960 only) Wall-mounting kit includes items for installation Award-Winning Software SMART Board software enables you to write over applications, websites and videos, and save notes in various formats (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD formats,.pdf documents and more). Free upgrades ensure you stay up to date. Models Active screen area For groups of 2960 (includes SMART Mirror Stand and projector) 84" (213.4 cm) 2 to 40 people 2860 (includes SMART Mirror Stand and projector) 71" (180.3 cm) 2 to 30 people " (213.4 cm) 2 to 40 people " (180.3 cm) 2 to 30 people " (167.6 cm) 2 to 25 people Space-saving integration High image quality Touch system Intuitive operation

18 SMART Board for Flat-Panel Displays Interactive Whiteboard First in impressions Attached to your plasma or LCD panel, this overlay combines brilliant visuals with full interactivity. A wide range of sizes ensures that you have a model that best fits your needs. Whether you re collaborating, presenting or conferencing, you ll have a durable, easy-to-use system that makes the most of your investment. Key Features Intuitive Use Touch system makes your finger the mouse and gives you precise touch control SMART Pen Tray lets you write and erase instantly, without having to press buttons or use special pens Display control strip lets you control your flat-panel settings from the overlay You ll need a computer and plasma or LCD panel Anti-glare, protective surface Range of sizes from 37" (94 cm) to 63" (160 cm) Touch system Intuitive operation Efficient Integration Protective surface is chemical and scratch resistant, reduces glare, and protects your display while retaining a high image quality Mounting brackets attach the overlay securely to your display Award-Winning Software SMART Board software enables you to write over applications, websites and videos, and save notes in various formats (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD formats,.pdf documents and more). Free upgrades ensure you stay up to date. For groups of 2 to 25 people 16

19 Sympodium ID250 Interactive Pen Display Eloquence delivered The ID250 gives you a simple, dynamic way to give presentations, collaborate and save information. You can place it on a lectern or table and use it to control your computer and write notes all from the LCD screen. Your connected digital projector displays this same image on a larger screen, so your audience can easily follow along. Key Features Intuitive Use Interactive screen lets you use the pen tool to control computer applications or write in digital ink Battery-free pen is tethered to the console Pen-tool buttons on the console change ink color without launching software and crowding the screen with extra toolbars Function buttons provide quick access to common functions You ll need a computer, projector and projection screen Flexible Integration Adjustable tilt stand changes the viewing angle USB connection connects the ID250 to any computer VESA mounting plate attaches to any VESA-75 LCD mounting arm for a variety of installation options RGB video out connects to a digital projector Award-Winning Software SMART Board software enables you to write over applications, websites and videos, and save notes in various formats (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD formats,.pdf documents and more). Free upgrades ensure you stay up to date. For groups ranging in size from 2 to 2,000 people Flexible integration options Interactive screen Interactive whiteboard functionality Dimensions Active screen area Size 15" (38.1 cm) diagonal 15 3/4" W x 2" H x 13 3/8" D (40.0 cm x 5.1 cm x 34.0 cm)

20 Sympodium MP250 Interactive Lectern Compact craftsmanship For smaller presentation rooms, the MP250 is a compact multimedia lectern that includes an interactive pen display, audio system and control panel for easy source switching. You control computer applications and write notes on the screen while your projection system displays the same image for your audience to see. Key Features Intuitive Use Interactive screen lets you use the pen tool to control computer applications or write in digital ink Battery-free pen is tethered to the console Pen-tool buttons on the console change ink color without launching software and crowding the screen with extra toolbars Function buttons provide quick access to common functions Audio system includes stereo-amplified speakers and one volume control for all sources Award-Winning Software SMART Board software enables you to write over applications, websites and videos, and save notes in various formats (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD formats,.pdf documents and more). Free upgrades ensure you stay up to date. You ll need a computer, projector, projection screen and multimedia equipment of your choice Compact, pre-wired cabinet Audio system Multimedia support Interactive screen Interactive whiteboard functionality Flexible Integration Adjustable arm changes the viewing and writing angle Multimedia support includes an internal X-Port TM 40 switch that lets you switch between up to four connected peripherals. You can alternate between connected devices from the control panel. Laptop support includes retractable cables and a sourceselect button on the control panel Shelving includes a standard 19" (48.3 cm) rack-mount unit and two adjustable shelves Valence lighting adds visibility for the presenter Mobile lectern fits through standard doorways and moves on durable, locking casters Finish options give you choices of wood grain, blue or gray Dimensions Active screen area Size For groups ranging in size from 2 to 100 people 15" (38.1 cm) diagonal 39" W x 41 3/4" H x 27 7/16" D (99.1 cm x cm x 69.7 cm) 18

21 Sympodium L250 Interactive Lectern Vision accomplished Designed for presenting on a grand scale, the L250 combines an interactive pen display with a full-sized multimedia lectern. You control computer applications and write notes on the screen while your projection system displays the same image for your audience to see. Switch between a computer, laptop or document camera by pressing a single button. Key Features Intuitive Use Interactive screen lets you use the pen tool to control computer applications or write in digital ink Battery-free pen is tethered to the console Pen-tool buttons on the console change ink color without launching software and crowding the screen with extra toolbars Function buttons provide quick access to common functions Flexible Integration Adjustable arm changes the viewing angle Multimedia support includes an internal X-Port 40 switch that lets you switch between up to four connected peripherals. You can alternate between connected devices from the control panel. Laptop support includes retractable cables and a sourceselect button on the control panel Rack shelving includes six standard 19" (48.3 cm) units Equipment drawer holds devices such as a document camera Connection panel for network, audio and RGB cables Mobile lectern fits through standard doorways and moves on durable, locking casters Award-Winning Software SMART Board software enables you to write over applications, websites and videos, and save notes in various formats (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD formats,.pdf documents and more). Free upgrades ensure you stay up to date. Dimensions Active screen area Size You ll need a computer, projector, projection screen and multimedia equipment of your choice For groups ranging in size from 2 to 5,000 people 15" (38.1 cm) diagonal 59" W x 48" H x 29" D (149.9 cm x cm x 74 cm) Pre-wired cabinet Multimedia support Equipment drawer Interactive screen Interactive whiteboard functionality

22 Bridgit Conferencing Software Bridge the distance With just a PC, Internet access and a simple download, you can share information in real time, right from your desk. Bridgit software also integrates with SMART s interactive whiteboards and interactive pen displays, so all users can write directly into a single SMART Board software file. Purchase a server package to run Bridgit software from your server, or pay a monthly subscription to use one of SMART s servers. Key Features Simple Sharing Connect quickly to anyone with an Internet connection. You can start or join a conference at any time. Share desktops instantly and alternate desktop sharing. Participants can see any program on your desktop, including spreadsheets, presentations and websites. Highlight information by writing over a shared desktop. More than one participant can write at the same time. Direct attention with the spotlight or pointer tool Send invitations with an automatic Flexible Choices Add video with multipoint webcam support What you see... You ll need a PC, Internet connection and telephone...they see Take control of another participant s desktop to demonstrate a solution or provide technical assistance Switch languages by choosing from 13 interface options Simple desktop sharing Automatic invitations Webcam support Multiple languages Secure Environment Protect information with password options and SSL encryption the same security used by online banking systems Try it for free at

23 Buying SMART SMART s commitment to you includes award-winning products, solid, no-small-print warranties, flexible training options, affordable pricing and knowledgeable technical support. With offices in Canada, the U.S., Germany and Japan, and resellers in more than 75 countries worldwide, SMART offers global support to hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers. Free SMART Board Software Upgrades Available for Windows, Macintosh, UNIX and Linux systems, SMART Board software works with all the applications you normally use. You can maintain your meeting- and training-room computers the same as you do your workstations. Because all SMART Board software upgrades are free, your investment improves over time. Flexible Training Options SMART products are designed to be intuitive, so anyone can simply walk up and begin using them. At the same time, they have numerous advanced features for those who demand flexible, customizable and powerful options. Find out what SMART products have to offer through online training materials, training events and online sessions at Free Meeting Advice SMART sponsors an online resource center with hundreds of articles on presenting, meeting and collaborating. Visit EffectiveMeetings.com. Worldwide Service SMART products are sold by resellers worldwide. A reseller in your area can provide hands-on service, support and integration expertise, as well as advise you on complementary products. To find the reseller nearest you, visit info@smarttech.com or call SMART. SMART products are owned by more than 60 percent of the Fortune 100 and hundreds of thousands of other customers worldwide. 21

24 Corporate Headquarters 300, th Avenue SW Calgary, AB CANADA T3C 0M5 Tel SMART or New York City SMART Technologies Corporation 200 Lexington Avenue 11th Floor, Suite 1110 New York, NY Tel See SMART Products in Action Visit or call SMART ( ) to arrange for a demo, request pricing and receive free software trials. info@smarttech.com SMART Authorized SMART reseller Washington, DC SMART Technologies Corporation 1655 North Fort Myer Dr. Suite 1120 Arlington, VA Tel Germany SMART Technologies (Germany) GmbH In der Raste 12 D Bonn GERMANY Tel Japan SMART Technologies (Japan) Inc. 2nd Floor, Tokyo Tatemono Dai-2 Iwamoto-cho Bldg. 2 Kanda Iwamoto-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo JAPAN Tel Specifications subject to change without notice. Products may not be exactly as shown SMART Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. SMART Board, Sympodium, Bridgit, Notebook, OptiPro, X-Port and EffectiveMeetings.com are trademarks of SMART Technologies Inc. The Bridgit logotype and the SMART logo are trademarks of SMART Technologies Inc. All other third-party product and company names are mentioned for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in Canada 12/2004.